PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 100: Introduction to Chemistry
School: San Francisco State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 44
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Videos
Molecular Lewis Structures for CH?, CO?, H?Se, and NH?
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In this video, we demonstrate the creation of Lewis structures for methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen selenide, and ammonia, highlighting the arrangement of atoms and bonds in each molecule. The video emphasizes the importance of Lewis structures in visualizing atomic bonding and the presence of lone electron pairs.
Comparing Structural Features of Sphingomyelins and Glycolipids
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This video explores the structural and functional differences between sphingomyelins and glycolipids, two types of lipids found in cell membranes, highlighting their commonalities in backbone and fatty acid composition and their distinctive roles in cell structure and recognition.
Quantitative vs Non-Quantitative: Precision in Scientific Observations
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Unpack the difference between quantitative and non-quantitative observations. Examples include a person's weight on the Moon and the depth a hand pump can reach. Learn why precise measurements are crucial in scientific studies.
Do Rusting and Burning Violate Conservation of Mass?
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This video explores the processes of rusting in iron and burning a match, addressing whether the observed changes in mass violate the law of conservation of mass, and explains how these processes align with the law.
Ionic Character Comparison: Analyzing NaBr vs. HBr and BrCl vs. FCl
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Discover the analysis of ionic character in compounds based on electronegativity differences. Learn about the contrasts between NaBr vs. HBr and BrCl vs. FCl. Grasp why NaBr and FCl showcase greater ionic character than their paired compounds.
Disulfur Decafluoride Disproportionation & Sulfur Oxidation States
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This video explains the disproportionation reaction of disulfur decafluoride at 150°C. It teaches you to write a balanced equation for this reaction and give the oxidation state of S in each compound.